Gov. John Hickenlooper examines a western tiger salamander[2] earlier this month. Students who want to make the creature the state amphibian[3] will be back at the Capitol today for a hearing before the Senate ag committee.

The Capitol today is going to seem like Disneyland over spring break there will be so many kids, although the snow might temper that.

Consider:

Some 160 students are expected for the presentation of a bill in Senate ag on making the western tiger salamander the official state amphibian[4].

Another 300 students who are in the state’s gifted and talented program will shadow lawmakers. The event always reminds me of the time former Sen. Mark Hillman, R-Burlington, lamented there were no gifted and talented lawmakers for the students to follow.

And another 800 students, plus 300 teachers, parents and chaperones, will be be holding a rally for Cyberschools Day at the Capitol. The event is designed to “educate state legislators and the public about this increasingly popular choice in public education,” according to a news release.

A live demonstration of virtual learning will be set up in the capitol rotunda from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the rally scheduled for noon. It was to be on the west steps of the Capitol but likely will be moved indoors.